London is teeming with wine bars, but only a select few truly know their Malbec from their Merlot. See our pick of the best wine bars in London and pop by for a well deserved drink after work.

Sager + Wilde, Hackney

East London dwellers, look no further - we've found, quite possibly, the perfect neighbourhood bar.

Dreamed up by wine-loving husband and wife duo Charlotte and Michael, (who's 2012 pop-up venture was so successful, bricks and mortar became a necessity), the chic, industrial style space centers on the very best wines and decadently cheesy snacks - think doorstop cheese toasties and buffalo mozzarella plus piles of charcuterie.

1901 Wine Bar, City

London’s bustling financial district is hardly short of wine bars, but 1901's sparkling offering is definitely one of our favourites.

Refined yet utterly relaxed, the marbled surrounds attract all manner of stylish clientele, who come for the excellent hand picked wines and Champagne, and stay to graze on lashings of top quality cheese. Perfect for an after work pinot.

28°- 50, Mayfair

The newest addition to the wine-focused 28°- 50 family, this Maddox St establishment offers over 30 wines from France, Italy and New Zealand, available by the glass, carafe or bottle.

A sophisticated Champagne bar boasts around 50 varieties of bubbly, and on both floors a French bistro-style menu too. The seafood counter is particularly impressive; piled high with native lobster, Oscietra caviar and tiger prawns. Pair with a glass (or two) of Sicilian "Uriel" Grillo and plenty of fresh, crusty bread.

Fulham Wine Rooms, Fulham

West Londoners have long flocked to Kensington and Fulham Wine Rooms, either for a glass of something very special, or a bottle or two of the cheaper options, lounging on high banquettes.

A huge selection of 150 bins offers over 40 types of wine by the glass, with the sparking and sweet options among the best. In terms of food, there's a good selection, from chargrilled calamari and puy lentils through to Onglet steak and hand cut chips.

10 Cases, Covent Garden

An endearing neighbourhood bistro, 10 Cases, as its name suggests, only ever stocks 10 cases of wine at a time. This allows the wine list to constantly evolve, never settling for tried and tested standbys.

There are also 10 tables, making it decidedly snug. Duck out of the melee at Covent Garden to prop up the bar for a couple of hours, sampling the newest arrivals with the help of knowledgeable staff.

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